title: [Cosmeceuticals today].
abstract: The main properties of cosmeceuticals, a new category of intensive care cosmetic products intermediate between traditional cosmetics and medicines are considered. Special care is needed when carrying out studies for the validation of the safety and efficiency claims of these products. The place of cosmeceuticals among modern restorative and aesthetic medicine technologies are discussed along with the main causes behind their appearance on the market including rapid accumulation of knowledge about stratum corneum and aspiration of senior citizens for better looks and quality of life.
authors.forename: T V
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: Puchkova
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Ivanova
mesh_terms: D003358:Cosmetics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects; D017592:Skin Care / Q000639:trends*; D009626:Terminology as Topic
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics; D003879:Dermatologic Agents